Cm6
C Minor 6th
1 ♭3 5 6
Notes in Cm6
CR
E♭♭3
G5
A6
The Cm6 chord contains 4 notes: C, E♭, G, A
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | C | Root |
| ♭3 | 3 | E♭ | Minor 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | G | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | A | Major 6th |
About C Minor 6th Chords
Minor 6th chords add the natural 6th to a minor triad. They spell out the Dorian mode and appear frequently in jazz (particularly in minor ii-V-I progressions) and in bossa nova. The natural 6th adds warmth that sets them apart from min7.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Cm6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
C Dorian
Dorian's natural 6th makes it the perfect match — this chord literally spells out Dorian harmony.
C Melodic Minor
Also contains the natural 6th needed for minor 6th chords.